David MacLennan Award 2023/24
Submissions are now open for the David MacLennan Award 2023/24!
In honour of our late founder and his unrelenting belief that anyone could give theatre a go, this prize is about uncovering new writing talent in Scotland and giving an opportunity to someone who has never written a professionally produced play before.
The winner will have their work developed and presented as part of A Play, A Pie and A Pint (PPP)’s Autumn 2024 season at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
What: £1850* licence fee and play produced at PPP in November 2024
Who: A Scottish based writer, 18+, who has never had their work professionally produced
Application: 2 page treatment and 5 page play extract
Deadline: Monday 8th January 2024
How: Email info@playpiepint.com Subject ‘David MacLennan Award’
At the heart of this prize is the principal that anyone can enter and we hope that this award will serve as a starting point for a new writer to find their voice and have their work seen by the public in a professional production.
Download the application pack here for more information and timelines.
